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Holly3278
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Well, I don’t need a survey to tell me what I’m pretty certain that I already knew. Christmas which should be a religious holiday and was for a long long time is now a very commercialized holiday as well as a religious holiday. I hate the commercialization of Christmas and I know some others who do as well. I believe that if Christmas wasn’t so commercialized, more people, especially Christians, would celebrate it because of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, and not just for the gifts, lights, etc etc etc.
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freethinker83
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I personally celebrate the secular but not religious aspects of Christmas. Every year I look forward to decorating the tree and house, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying good meals. I love the sense of good will towards men and peace on Earth. I do give gifts to show appreciation to those I love.
Merry Christmas to all who read this.
Merry Christmas to all who read this.
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KarenElissa
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Ya, this doesn’t surprise me either. I grew up in a non-religious house and we always celebrated Christmas. It was about Santa and family and giving. I don’t think this necessarily has anything to do with the commercialization though. I mean we did presents and such, but it wasn’t huge and elaborate or anything.
I think it is mostly the fact that most people in this country have Christian heritage and have fond memories of Christmas traditions. So even if they don’t have any current religious ties, they still want to keep the memories alive and pass them on to their kids, so they celebrate the secular aspects of Christmas and ignore the religious parts.
As for other religions participating, I think that has to do with Christmas is everywhere this time of year. The stores have been decorated for months, all the music is Christmas music, everyone has Christmas programs, it is everywhere. The season is hard to get away from even if you wanted to. I imagine it is something of “if you can’t beat 'em, join 'em” kind of thing.
I think it is mostly the fact that most people in this country have Christian heritage and have fond memories of Christmas traditions. So even if they don’t have any current religious ties, they still want to keep the memories alive and pass them on to their kids, so they celebrate the secular aspects of Christmas and ignore the religious parts.
As for other religions participating, I think that has to do with Christmas is everywhere this time of year. The stores have been decorated for months, all the music is Christmas music, everyone has Christmas programs, it is everywhere. The season is hard to get away from even if you wanted to. I imagine it is something of “if you can’t beat 'em, join 'em” kind of thing.
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freethinker83
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This pretty much sums up how I feel. Many of the “fun” traditions around Christmas don’t really originate from Christianity, just as the date itsself doesn’t. Just because I am not religious doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy traditional gatherings surrounded by family. Christmas is still my favorite day of the year. It isn’t about the commercial aspects for me either. What I enjoy most is being around family I don’t get to see all the time. I love retelling old stories and making new ones.
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PattiDay
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That sounds very much what Christians do. A very Blessed Christmas to you.I personally celebrate the secular but not religious aspects of Christmas. Every year I look forward to decorating the tree and house, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying good meals. I love the sense of good will towards men and peace on Earth. I do give gifts to show appreciation to those I love.
Merry Christmas to all who read this.
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catsrus
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I so love the season of Advent and Christmas for the true meaning.
Working in retail and working from 2:45A.M. till… and until 12:15 midnight just saps any and all the spirit out of me.
During Advent I make a point of not just Mass attendence but also at least an hour of Adoration a week. If I didn’t, I would be so depressed by 12/25 I could barely function.
Our entire society (economy?) is based on the almighty dollar and nothing proves it like the so-called “Holiday Season”.
Working in retail and working from 2:45A.M. till… and until 12:15 midnight just saps any and all the spirit out of me.
During Advent I make a point of not just Mass attendence but also at least an hour of Adoration a week. If I didn’t, I would be so depressed by 12/25 I could barely function.
Our entire society (economy?) is based on the almighty dollar and nothing proves it like the so-called “Holiday Season”.
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